By Dionne Meehan A RAMELTON restaurant is showing solidarity with communities in Gaza by taking part in the ‘One Plate for Palestine’ initiative. Launched in Cork, the initiative has brought restaurants across the country together to raise vital funds for those living in the war-torn Gaza Strip. Advertisement Hoping their participation will spark a domino […]
Lawsuits filed by families impacted by Creeslough tragedy
FAMILIES and relatives of those killed and injured in the Creeslough tragedy have initiated personal injury cases, RTÉ has reported. Solicitor Damien Tansey has submitted civil cases on behalf of 25 people impacted by the tragedy in October 2022, including families of those killed in the explosion. There are also further lawsuits which include claims […]
Weather: Today will be dry with some sunny intervals
TODAY will be mainly dry with a fair amount of cloud, some sunny intervals and perhaps a few showers. In the late evening, rain and drizzle will develop. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees with light to moderate breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which will become light and patchy […]
Woman being treated for life-threatening injuries following Letterkenny collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-car road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 Letterkenny to Ballybofey road in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5:05pm today, Friday, July 25. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman aged in her 60s, is being treated for life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital. […]
Daniel O’Donnell ready to pass torch to Jim McGuinness if Donegal wins All-Ireland
By Dionne Meehan COUNTRY music sensation Daniel O’Donnell says he’s ready to hand over his title of ‘Donegal’s most loved man’ to Jim McGuinness if Donegal brings home the Sam Maguire Cup this Sunday. In an interview with iRadio’s Dave and Fionnuala yesterday, the Kincasslagh man seemed unfazed when the question was posed. Advertisement Speaking […]
Initiative aimed at young drivers launched
AN innovative initiative aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety was officially launched in Letterkenny earlier this week. The Crossroads Programme will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on real cars, teaching mechanical and bodywork skills and emphasising the importance of road […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day with sunny spells in the afternoon
THE morning will start off cloudy, with areas of rain, drizzle and mist. However, it will brighten up through the afternoon with sunny spells and well scattered showers following. Conditions will be dry and mostly sunny later. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight, most areas will be dry with clear spells. However, […]
Uisce Éireann repairs major leak in Letterkenny saving 150,000 litres of water a day
BY finding and repairing a major leak in Letterkenny, Uisce Éireann has saved 150,000 litres of water daily. This significant leak at Main Street, Letterkenny was repaired under the Leakage Reduction Programme with enough water saved to supply 1,300 people a day. Uisce Éireann, working with their regional contractor Farrans and Larsen Water Management, carried out […]
Merch sellers roll into Donegal as All-Ireland final fever peaks
By Róise Collins ALL-IRELAND fever has gripped Donegal and shops across the county are in a scramble to keep their shelves stocked with flags and green and yellow bunting. Many local businesses are updating their social media daily, letting fans know that new merchandise has arrived. Advertisement In response to the final frenzy, a wave of […]